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OTTAWA, April 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Further to a public communication issued April 5, 2014, Fresenius Medical Care is expanding its voluntary
recall (see list below) to include additional lots of "NaturaLyte
Sodium Bicarbonate Liquid Concentrate" in 6.4L and 8L volumes. The
recall of this product is due to bacterial contamination.

Health Canada will continue monitoring the recall and working with the
company to help ensure patients and healthcare professionals are
informed. Health Canada will also continue to provide updates to
Canadians, as necessary.

Fresenius Medical Care has indicated to Health Canada that they are
making every effort to expedite shipment of replacement product to
customers and their patients.